June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month because of the "Stonewall riots" named after the Stonewall Inn which was a gay tavern in New York City. The tavern was frequently raided by the police until the night of June 28, 1969 when the customers fought back and chased the police out. The Stonewall riots are seen as the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement in America.
For more info on the riots, and a bit of a laugh please check out "Stonewall", the 1995 comedy directed by Nigel Finch..x
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